The Artist

The story of a young artist in the city of Atlanta.

  • Ryan J. Lewis
    Director
    The Map, Just A Kid From Seattle, RUSH: A Day Worth Living
  • Ryan J. Lewis
    Writer
    RUSH
  • Tanika Busby
    Producer
    RUSH
  • Ryan J. Lewis
    Key Cast
    "Artist"
    Just A Kid From Seattle, The House Invictus, The Map
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Mobile Device, iPhone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival
    Miami
    United States
    July 17, 2018
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Newark International Film Festival
    Newark, NJ
    United States
    Semi Finalist
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ryan J. Lewis

Ryan J. Lewis (Ryan Jordan Lewis) known as "Ryanlewistheactor", is a rising star based in Atlanta, GA. He is an American Actor. He is best known for his role as Quinon Carter in Sundance film, Just A Kid From Seattle (2018). Ryan was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He first came to attention after placing 2nd in the National August Wilson Monologue Competition (2017).

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Director Statement

The artist was shot and edited on my IPhone 6s+.
All Cinematography was done by me -
The artist is a close to the chest story for me, not only am I describing the trials and tribulations any artist can face within the city of Atlanta - I am also showing this for all artist in cities across the globe - including myself. This film is aimed to put a projectile on this - so everyone - every artist - can feel at peace with themselves. What is the concept of “making it” - we have this concept of not being good enough or our art not being good enough because of the standard other people(most times - ourselves) place on our art. Instead of having the freedom to express we have a need to impress.